I haven’t done one of these yet, but I’m an open book, so ask away.
I'd love to play for Arizona or Orange County. I spoke with Arizona extensively in the pre-draft process as they're in the market for receivers and think I'd be a good fit there. Being from the LA area I also grew up a fan of the Orange County Otters watching guys like Mike Boss as a kid and Carlito Crush as a teenager. Would love to join up with that franchise if I get a chance to.
In terms of rivals, I could see a few different players becoming rivals, but I hope to have a friendly rivalry with Lucas Knight, my team mate in Norfolk, if we end up on different teams at the next level. Really good guy, but also a fierce competitor. You need to find guys like that to push each other at the next level.
I always felt my skill set was better suited for receiver, but coaches loved my arm talent my whole life and I was kind of forced to play there. When I moved to Norfolk and realized that I had a shot to play more and contribute more at receiver, I was psyched to have a reason to finally make that switch. I think I'm settling in nicely at the position too, and will only get better and better.
I've never been one to follow the easy route. I went from LA to play in the SEC because I knew the competition was better. I switched to receiver because I knew I'd make a huge impact there, and I know I'll do the same at the next level. I think it happens at the NFL level because you have guys who aren't good enough to play QB at the next level, I don't think that's the case for me. I chose to play receiver because I thought I could be a HoF level receiver. I still think that.
I hope I go number one overall. I fit Arizona's biggest need and think I'm the best player in this class. I get how useful players like linebackers are to a franchise, but in such a deep class I hope positions with top end talent but also little depth like receivers are treated as a premium. I expect to go in the first round and will be extremely upset if GM's make the same mistake that they did passing on me in the DSFL draft.
I'd love to be back in Norfolk, but only if my NSFL team wants me there. If my new team thinks I can contribute right away, then of course I want to be in the big leagues. Would I miss my teammates in Norfolk, sure, just like I miss my teammates from Tennessee, but I have to take the next step if it's available to me.
I love the SeaWolves organization. The GM's gave me a chance at pick 85 when nobody else was interested. I'll always be grateful for that. I'd like to remain a part of the SeaWolves family even once I've moved on to the NSFL. I have a ton of friends in the locker room, coaching staff, and front office alike. So I'll always be a SeaWolf and the city of Norfolk and the fans will always hold a special place in my heart. Keep doing your thing fellow SeaWolves.
If I were to pick a teammate to hang out with? Hmmm that's a tough one. Tons of good guys in the locker room, Ahri, Dorfus, Apollo. and Jay all come to mind immediately from my guys on offense, but if I had to say just one guy... I think it would be Logan Uchiha. Guy is insane. 200% at all times. On the field and off it. The guys is a mad man and I love it. Just watch him get going on twitter or in the locker room. Some of the most fun I have is just sitting back and watching him do his thing. Like I said, just always a good time, never a predictable time.
Wow that's a lot to think about. On the record in case my wife reads this, I'd probably live my life the same way because there is plenty of virile male DNA stored in banks around the world. Off the record, I'd mourn for my male friends and family for like an hour, then I'd get on Instagram and start taking applications if you know what a mean. Man that's a nice thought. Thanks for that question.
(04-30-2019, 08:49 AM)Fordhammer Wrote:Which NSFL team would you most like to play for?
Which CB could you see being your rival?
I'd love to play for Arizona or Orange County. I spoke with Arizona extensively in the pre-draft process as they're in the market for receivers and think I'd be a good fit there. Being from the LA area I also grew up a fan of the Orange County Otters watching guys like Mike Boss as a kid and Carlito Crush as a teenager. Would love to join up with that franchise if I get a chance to.
In terms of rivals, I could see a few different players becoming rivals, but I hope to have a friendly rivalry with Lucas Knight, my team mate in Norfolk, if we end up on different teams at the next level. Really good guy, but also a fierce competitor. You need to find guys like that to push each other at the next level.
(04-30-2019, 09:11 AM)iamslm22 Wrote:How did the QB go WR switch come about?
Lots of former college QBs play WR in the NFL, but you'll be one of the first in the NSFL, how does that feel?
Where do you think you'll go in the draft?
I always felt my skill set was better suited for receiver, but coaches loved my arm talent my whole life and I was kind of forced to play there. When I moved to Norfolk and realized that I had a shot to play more and contribute more at receiver, I was psyched to have a reason to finally make that switch. I think I'm settling in nicely at the position too, and will only get better and better.
I've never been one to follow the easy route. I went from LA to play in the SEC because I knew the competition was better. I switched to receiver because I knew I'd make a huge impact there, and I know I'll do the same at the next level. I think it happens at the NFL level because you have guys who aren't good enough to play QB at the next level, I don't think that's the case for me. I chose to play receiver because I thought I could be a HoF level receiver. I still think that.
I hope I go number one overall. I fit Arizona's biggest need and think I'm the best player in this class. I get how useful players like linebackers are to a franchise, but in such a deep class I hope positions with top end talent but also little depth like receivers are treated as a premium. I expect to go in the first round and will be extremely upset if GM's make the same mistake that they did passing on me in the DSFL draft.
(04-30-2019, 04:42 PM)NylarthePhoenix Wrote:Are you hoping to get to the NSFL right away, or are you hoping to stay in the DSFL for a bit longer?
I'd love to be back in Norfolk, but only if my NSFL team wants me there. If my new team thinks I can contribute right away, then of course I want to be in the big leagues. Would I miss my teammates in Norfolk, sure, just like I miss my teammates from Tennessee, but I have to take the next step if it's available to me.
(04-30-2019, 04:57 PM)ValorX77 Wrote:How do you feel about the Seawolves organization?
If you were to pick a teammate from the Norfolk locker room to hang out with, who would it be and why?
I love the SeaWolves organization. The GM's gave me a chance at pick 85 when nobody else was interested. I'll always be grateful for that. I'd like to remain a part of the SeaWolves family even once I've moved on to the NSFL. I have a ton of friends in the locker room, coaching staff, and front office alike. So I'll always be a SeaWolf and the city of Norfolk and the fans will always hold a special place in my heart. Keep doing your thing fellow SeaWolves.
If I were to pick a teammate to hang out with? Hmmm that's a tough one. Tons of good guys in the locker room, Ahri, Dorfus, Apollo. and Jay all come to mind immediately from my guys on offense, but if I had to say just one guy... I think it would be Logan Uchiha. Guy is insane. 200% at all times. On the field and off it. The guys is a mad man and I love it. Just watch him get going on twitter or in the locker room. Some of the most fun I have is just sitting back and watching him do his thing. Like I said, just always a good time, never a predictable time.
(04-30-2019, 05:15 PM)steelsound Wrote:You wake up tomorrow and discover you are the last able-bodied male on the face of the Earth capable of reproducing, all other men have either gone sterile or mysteriously disappeared. Describe to us your first 48 hours.
Wow that's a lot to think about. On the record in case my wife reads this, I'd probably live my life the same way because there is plenty of virile male DNA stored in banks around the world. Off the record, I'd mourn for my male friends and family for like an hour, then I'd get on Instagram and start taking applications if you know what a mean. Man that's a nice thought. Thanks for that question.